RACE RECAP
In a remarkable display of race craft, Chandler Smith charged from 14th on the starting grid to win the Window World 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway โ a gain of 13 positions that showcased both driver talent and team strategy. The No. 38 led 1 laps on the day and scored 69.1 fantasy points. The margin of victory was Caution.
Layne Riggs (No. 34) finished second after starting 27th โ an impressive climb of 25 positions, while Tyler Ankrum (No. 18) completed the podium in third. The stage battles added another layer of intrigue: Giovanni Ruggiero captured Stage 1 and Grant Enfinger won Stage 2. The race featured 7 lead changes among 4 drivers โ Corey Heim led a race-high 162 laps but couldn't convert track dominance into the victory. Short-track racing at its finest โ fenders rubbing, tempers flaring, and the cream rising to the top over the final run.
The biggest mover of the race was Layne Riggs (No. 34), who charged from 27th to 2nd โ a gain of 25 positions that made the No. 34 one of the top fantasy value plays. Luke Baldwin also impressed, climbing from 30th to 13th.
The race wasn't without drama โ 2 drivers failed to finish. From a fantasy perspective, Chandler Smith led all scorers with 69.1 points, followed by Corey Heim (54.2) and Grant Enfinger (50.8).
BY THE NUMBERS
KEY TAKEAWAYS
PERFECT LINEUP
Optimal 5-driver roster for this race
| Group | Driver | Salary | Finish | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A | $0 | 1 | 138.20 2 ร 69.10 | |
B | $0 | 17 | 94.85 1.75 ร 54.20 | |
C | $0 | 5 | 76.20 1.5 ร 50.80 | |
D | $0 | 2 | 57.50 1.25 ร 46.00 | |
E | $0 | 3 | 45.00 1 ร 45.00 |


